Go London🎄 London & Area: The Ultimate Holiday Weekend Guide

Down With Webster — London Music Hall (Saturday)

The Nutcracker – Canada’s Ballet Jörgen — Centennial Hall (Sunday)

Thamesford Calithumpian Christmas Parade — Downtown Thamesford (Saturday)

The Music of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” — Aeolian Hall (Friday)

The Naughty List Holiday Party — 184 Alma St (Saturday)

Winter Magic at Storybook Gardens
Outdoor skating on the 250m illuminated trail
🕒 3:15 PM – 7:00 PM | 📍 Storybook Gardens

Merry Market at 100 Kellogg Lane
Artisan vendors, décor, photo ops
🕒 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM | 📍 100 Kellogg Lane

Holly Jolly Holiday Market
Local makers, fire pits, seasonal treats
🕒 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 📍 Covent Garden Market

Living Christmas Centrepiece Workshop
Hands-on floral design
🕒 6:00 PM | 📍 147 Queen St E

The Grinch vs. Elf Trivia Battle
Holiday trivia + ugly sweater prizes
🕒 7:00 PM | 📍 The Canadian Brewhouse (Richmond St)

Committee of Adjustment Public Meeting
City planning & development matters
🕒 1:30 PM | 📍 London City Hall

Pub Caroling with Steve Holowitz & Paul Grambo
Festive sing-along night
🕒 7:30 PM | 📍 Chaucer’s Pub

ZED – Led Zeppelin Tribute
High-energy rock tribute
🕒 9:00 PM | 📍 Eastside Bar & Grill

Oysters & Martinis Night
Featuring Paradigm Spirits
🕒 5:00 PM | 📍 GMT-5, Hard Rock Hotel

Ugly Sweater Party Speed Dating (Ages 28–43)
🕒 7:00 PM | 📍 Anderson Craft Ales

Mom + Wee Ones Yoga
Final session of the year
🕒 Morning | 📍 Indigo Lounge

Winter Dung Ah Town 4
Cultural community gathering
🕒 10:00 AM | 📍 Citi Plaza

Down With Webster
Mainroom concert
🕒 7:00 PM | 📍 London Music Hall

Bad Santa Party
Holiday party night
🕒 8:00 PM | 📍 Bass Notez Cocktail Lounge

Needle Felted Ornament Workshop
Create handmade holiday décor
🕒 1:30 PM | 📍 Makers Studio & Art Market

Sip, Paint & Karaoke – Christmas Edition
🕒 5:00 PM | 📍 491 Grey St

London Speed Dating (Ages 23–38)
🕒 5:00 PM | 📍 Location shared after registration

The Nutcracker – Canada’s Ballet Jörgen
🕒 3:00 PM | 📍 Centennial Hall

Christmas in the Forest City
Community holiday celebration
🕒 1:00 PM | 📍 Location varies (Eventbrite)

Winter Magic (Full Day)
Skating & lights
🕒 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 📍 Storybook Gardens

Leanne Mayer (Live Performance)
🕒 11:00 AM | 📍 Sessions, Hard Rock Hotel

Ukrainian Christmas Night
Cultural celebration & dinner
🕒 5:00 PM | 📍 Charlottetown Firefighters Club

The Crooners & The Bettys – Retro Christmas Show
🕒 Thursday: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
📍 Princess Avenue Playhouse

Community Fellowship Meal
Free/low-cost meal, open to all
🕒 Friday, 5:00 PM
📍 St. Thomas Anglican Church

Horton Christmas Market
🕒 Saturday morning
📍 Horton Farmers’ Market area

Calithumpian Christmas Parade
Illuminated floats & community parade
🕒 Saturday, 6:00 PM
📍 Downtown Thamesford

Strathroy Rockets vs Stratford (Jr. B Hockey)
🕒 Saturday, 4:30 PM
📍 West Middlesex Memorial Centre

Magic of Lights (Drive-Thru)
🕒 Nightly, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Longwoods Road Conservation Area

Line Dancing Night
🕒 Thursday, 6:30 PM
📍 Dorchester Legion 1227

Open Mic Night
🕒 Friday, 6:00 PM
📍 Dorchester Legion

Family Christmas Party
Games, Santa visit, activities
🕒 Saturday, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Dorchester Legion

Echoes on the Water – Christmas Concert
Featuring Marque Smith & Maggie Grace
🕒 Saturday, 7:30 PM
📍 Christ Anglican Church

Inspecting Carol
Holiday theatre performance
🕒 Thursday evening
📍 Ingersoll Theatre of Performing Arts

Swing Into the 1940s
Themed dinner & live music
🕒 Friday evening
📍 Nectar Bistro & Bar

Santa’s Village
Interactive kids’ experience
🕒 Saturday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum

Public Skating — Komoka Wellness Centre
🕒 Saturday & Sunday morning slots

ASSC Ladies Pick-Up Shinny
🕒 Saturday, 7:00 PM
📍 West Hants Sports Complex

Storybook Gardens – skating & lights

Thamesford Christmas Parade

Santa’s Village (Ingersoll)

Magic of Lights (drive-through)

Weather: Near-freezing temperatures expected; rain may affect outdoor skating.

Heads-up: Storybook Gardens skating may close due to conditions — call 519-661-5770 before heading out.

Charity Drive:
“Chilly Toes to Warm Toes” winter gear drive
📍 St. Thomas Anglican Church | Running all weekend